Knittel Dam #2
Knittel Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knittel Dam #2
The primary purpose of Knittel Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Knittel (private). It impounds the Tr Pinch Creek near Chamois.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Chamois |
| River/Stream | Tr Pinch Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88556, -91.74250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JACK KNITTEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11314 |
| Federal ID | MO11314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |